Who was Hammedatha in the Bible?
Lived during the exile and the return
Hammedatha is mentioned in the book of Esther as the father of Haman, the primary antagonist who plotted to destroy the Jews in the Persian Empire. Hammedatha appears in 5 verses of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Hammedatha?
Hammedatha is mentioned in the book of Esther as the father of Haman, the primary antagonist who plotted to destroy the Jews in the Persian Empire. He is identified as an Agagite (Est.3.1), which suggests that he may have been a descendant of Agag, the Amalekite king who was defeated by King Saul (1Samuel 15). Hammedatha's son, Haman, rose to a high position in the court of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) and used his influence to persuade the king to issue a decree ordering the extermination of all Jews in the empire (Est.3.8-15). However, Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai ultimately thwarted Haman's plans, leading to his downfall and execution, along with his ten sons (Esther 7-9). The mention of Hammedatha in the book of Esther serves to provide background information on Haman's lineage and to emphasize the long-standing enmity between the Amalekites and the Israelites.
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Where does Hammedatha appear in the Bible?
Hammedatha is referenced in 5 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Esther 3:1
- Esther 3:10
- Esther 8:5
- Esther 9:10
- Esther 9:24
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Hammedatha.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Hammedatha?
Hammedatha appears in 5 verses, all of them in Esther.
Which books of the Bible mention Hammedatha?
Just one: Esther.
Where can I read every verse about Hammedatha?
This page lists 5 of them. Protos carries all 5, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
